While virtually half of all American marriages end in divorce, only about five percent of couples heading to the altar or the courthouse do so having executed a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”). Two reasons are often given for avoiding these agreements. First, many couples think that by “negotiating” a prenup, the couple is planning to fail…. read more
Enhanced Values During Marriage Can Sometimes Be Subject to Equitable Distribution Generally speaking, when one Florida spouse owns real estate or a business interest, prior to the marriage – or inherits either type of property during the marriage – and leaves the property titled in his or her name, the asset remains nonmarital in nature,… read more
If you are contemplating a divorce, you know all too well the strain that major and unexpected changes can place on a marriage. From the stresses of parenthood to the consequences of infidelity, all types of challenges can push a marriage to the tipping point. As divorce lawyers, we regularly speak with individuals who are… read more
For many women, deciding whether to revert to their maiden name in connection with a divorce is a deeply personal matter. Often, both options carry their own pros and cons. If you are thinking about changing your name after you get divorced, here are some thoughts to keep in mind. Considerations for Changing Your Name… read more
If you were sick, would it change how you looked at your marriage? A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that serious illnesses among women are linked to an increased likelihood of divorce. Without drawing a causal link between illness and divorce, the study – conducted by researchers at… read more
If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more
If you use Facebook, you are among the majority of the American public. According to various sources, 58 percent of all Americans have a Facebook account, and 71 percent of Americans who are online use the site. This dwarfs use of other social media platforms (Pinterest and LinkedIn tie for a distant second at just… read more
With an app for everything and devices designed for our laps, our hands, and now even our wrists, people are more connected than ever before. But, what does “connected” really mean? Many of us anxiously await work emails, status updates from people we barely know, and hang on the next push notification telling us the… read more
Back in October, we wrote about the Ashley Madison data hack that resulted in the public disclosure of the names, addresses, and even credit card information of some 32 million subscribers to the website’s service linking people who want to have extramarital affairs. In that article, we discussed research which suggests that the majority of… read more
Renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman PhD claims that he can predict whether spouses will get divorced with 90 percent accuracy after speaking with them for just a few minutes. His research and methods have earned him plenty of publicity – including appearances on Anderson Cooper, Oprah, and NPR’s This American Life. To determine whether he… read more
Prenuptial Agreements Can Lessen Strain for Some Florida Couples
While virtually half of all American marriages end in divorce, only about five percent of couples heading to the altar or the courthouse do so having executed a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”). Two reasons are often given for avoiding these agreements. First, many couples think that by “negotiating” a prenup, the couple is planning to fail…. read more
Appreciation in Value of Nonmarital Real Estate and Business Interests
Enhanced Values During Marriage Can Sometimes Be Subject to Equitable Distribution Generally speaking, when one Florida spouse owns real estate or a business interest, prior to the marriage – or inherits either type of property during the marriage – and leaves the property titled in his or her name, the asset remains nonmarital in nature,… read more
Five Life Changes that Can Lead to Divorce
If you are contemplating a divorce, you know all too well the strain that major and unexpected changes can place on a marriage. From the stresses of parenthood to the consequences of infidelity, all types of challenges can push a marriage to the tipping point. As divorce lawyers, we regularly speak with individuals who are… read more
Should You Change Your Last Name When Your Divorce is Final?
For many women, deciding whether to revert to their maiden name in connection with a divorce is a deeply personal matter. Often, both options carry their own pros and cons. If you are thinking about changing your name after you get divorced, here are some thoughts to keep in mind. Considerations for Changing Your Name… read more
Does Spousal Illness Increase the Likelihood of Divorce?
If you were sick, would it change how you looked at your marriage? A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that serious illnesses among women are linked to an increased likelihood of divorce. Without drawing a causal link between illness and divorce, the study – conducted by researchers at… read more
Unreported Income and Your Florida Divorce
If you operate a cash-based business or work for tips, you are still supposed to report all of your income on your tax returns. Income is income, and the IRS expects to receive its share regardless of whether you make your money in cash or deposit checks at the bank. If you have not been… read more
The Effects of Facebook on Marriage
If you use Facebook, you are among the majority of the American public. According to various sources, 58 percent of all Americans have a Facebook account, and 71 percent of Americans who are online use the site. This dwarfs use of other social media platforms (Pinterest and LinkedIn tie for a distant second at just… read more
Are Our Devices Affecting Our Relationships?
With an app for everything and devices designed for our laps, our hands, and now even our wrists, people are more connected than ever before. But, what does “connected” really mean? Many of us anxiously await work emails, status updates from people we barely know, and hang on the next push notification telling us the… read more
Ashley Madison Proves that Adultery Abounds
Back in October, we wrote about the Ashley Madison data hack that resulted in the public disclosure of the names, addresses, and even credit card information of some 32 million subscribers to the website’s service linking people who want to have extramarital affairs. In that article, we discussed research which suggests that the majority of… read more
Can Your Disagreements Determine if You Will Get Divorced?
Renowned marriage psychologist John Gottman PhD claims that he can predict whether spouses will get divorced with 90 percent accuracy after speaking with them for just a few minutes. His research and methods have earned him plenty of publicity – including appearances on Anderson Cooper, Oprah, and NPR’s This American Life. To determine whether he… read more